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The Palms is one of two 18-hole courses at Sanctuary Cove Golf and Country Club on Queensland's Gold Coast. The present Ross Watson layout is a par 70 measuring 5,904 metres from the championship tees. Watson comprehensively reconstructed the earlier Palms course, and the redesigned course reopened in 2011 with 82 bunkers and extensively reworked greens, surrounds and routing.
The Palms is deliberately shorter than Sanctuary Cove's separate Pines course, placing greater emphasis on positioning, bunkering, water and approach angles. Access is restricted through the private club, although eligible InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort guests can obtain non-member access subject to availability. The resort currently advertises an 18-hole Palms round at A$120 including a shared buggy for eligible guests.
The course is an 18-hole resort golf course. It plays to par 70, 5,904m (6,457 yards). Designed by Ross Watson, the course originally opened in 2011. It is open to members and their guests. On-site facilities include Corporate Membership, Restaurant, Golf clubhouse, Pro shop, Practice facilities, Golf carts, Dining, Villa.
The Palms began as the second course at Sanctuary Cove, with the original layout designed by Fred Bolton. It later became the subject of a major redevelopment intended to strengthen its identity alongside the neighbouring Pines.
Ross Watson deliberately produced a shorter strategic course where positioning, approach angles and contoured greens matter more than raw length. Bunkering and water were integrated heavily into the rebuilt routing.
An approximately A$8.8 million reconstruction transformed the original course. The Ross Watson version reopened in 2011, with the club recording 82 bunkers in the redesigned layout.
The rebuilt Palms has appeared in Australian national course rankings, including Australian Golf Digest and Golf Australia lists.
The Palms operates within the private Sanctuary Cove Golf and Country Club. Members and their guests have access, while qualifying guests of the adjacent InterContinental resort can also arrange rounds subject to availability.
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| Fee Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| InterContinental Resort Guest 18 Holes | $120 | Includes shared golf buggy; subject to availability and resort access conditions. |
Prices are indicative and subject to change. Contact the course to confirm current rates.
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